MPR Artist-in-Residence
20112012: Chad Hoopes
Video: Chad Hoopes performing Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 2, II. Andante Tranquillo
Classical MPR's 2011-2012 Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes stopped by our studios for a performance. Enjoy this video of him performing Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 2 Op. 100: II. Andante TranquilloFebruary 7, 2012
Chad Hoopes performs Ravel's "Tzigane"
Enjoy this video of Chad Hoopes performing Ravel's "Tzigane" at the MacPhail Center for Music.October 24, 2011
Much More Than Dinner Music
Classical MPR's Brian Newhouse first heard violinist Chad Hoopes as accompaniment to dessert.October 14, 2011
- Vivaldi's 'Winter' featuring Chad Hoopes
Listen to Classical MPR's Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes perform Vivaldi's Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno," better known as "Winter."September 12, 2011
- Chad Hoopes performs at the Minnesota State Fair
Classical MPR's 2011-2012 Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes recently stopped by our booth at the Minnesota State Fair to give a performance. Watch our video of him performing "Etude-Caprice Op. 18 No. 4" by Henryk Wieniawski to see this young violin virtuoso in action!September 1, 2011
- Chad Hoopes: A Slideshow
17-year-old violinist Chad Hoopes is Classical MPR's Artist-in-Residence 2011-2012.August 11, 2011
Events
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Recital on April 29
Classical MPR Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes presents a recital at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
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Chad Hoopes in Concert
After a successful two-week residency touring the state of Minnesota with host Steve Staruch, Chad Hoopes presents a final recital, joined by his accompanist Dina Vainshtein. Hoopes will perform at Sundin Music Hall, on the campus of Hamline University on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for MPR members and $12 for the general public, and can be purchased by calling the MPR box office at 651-290-1200.
Chad's Blog Posts
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Hoopes and Staruch in Willmar
Chad Hoopes and Steve Staruch spent time at Roosevelt and Kennedy Elementary and Willmar Middle School on Monday.
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More from Bena, Minnesota
Chad Hoopes performance in Bena gets more attention, this time from Lakeland Public Television.
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Chad Hoopes in Brainerd
Chad Hoopes' tour around schools in Minnesota continues, and The Brainerd Dispatch has some incredible coverage of his visit to Harrison Elementary School and Forestview Middle School.
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Reflecting on Home and Travels
Minnesota is the greatest place I've ever lived. I'm definitely not biased or anything, having grown up in the Twin Cities... But I have visited many places in the world, and I have to say that I really enjoy...
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Saying Something Through Music
What do I enjoy most about performing? The fact that I get to give a gift to the audience every time I take the stage. To me, nothing feels better than being on the stage. I love being able...
Artists in Residence Alumni
2010-2011: Cantus
2009-2010: The Parker Quartet
The Classical MPR Artist-in-Residence Program is made possible in part by the
Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund